"Suddenly, everyone is obsessed with magnesium supplements. It's the key ingredient in #sleepygirlmocktails, powders stirred into tart cherry juice and prebiotic soda, a wellness cocktail for anxious millennials. Your coworkers are popping magnesium glycinate before bed instead of melatonin, because it allegedly cures insomnia, constipation, and existential dread. Folks seem especially concerned with optimizing their poop and pillow time. In the past year, Google searches for "which magnesium is best for sleep" and "which magnesium makes you poop" have more than doubled."
"Magnesium is essential for maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system. It's also one of the most abundant minerals in the human body, running more than 300 biochemical reactions, from protein synthesis to nerve function and blood sugar regulation. It supports bone structure and helps shuttle calcium and potassium across cell membranes, a process that allows for muscle contractions and normal heart rhythms."
"Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency While an essential mineral for overall health, many people don't get enough magnesium. This is partly because magnesium is predominantly found in high-fiber foods, and a significant portion of Americans do not consume sufficient fiber, according to registered dietitian Sue-Ellen Anderson-Haynes. Research confirms this: More than 90 percent of women and 97 percent of men fail to meet the recommended daily intake for dietary fiber."
Magnesium is essential for cardiovascular health and participates in over 300 biochemical reactions, including protein synthesis, nerve function, and blood sugar regulation. Dietary sources include legumes, leafy vegetables, whole grains, fortified foods, and supplements. Many people fail to consume sufficient fiber-rich foods that contain magnesium, with research showing more than 90% of women and 97% of men fall short of recommended fiber intake. Older adults and people with certain health conditions or alcohol use disorder face increased risk of magnesium depletion. Public interest in magnesium supplementation has surged, driven by claims of benefits for sleep, constipation, and anxiety.
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